From Power Lunches To Martinis — The Best Of Everything At NYC's Top Steakhouses

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Published 10:39 am, Monday, April 7, 2014

A lot goes into creating an amazing steakhouse experience.

It's not just the cuts that have to be cut above the rest, it's the martinis, the atmosphere, the raw bar... Some places do one thing better than another.

Finding out who does what right is like cracking a code – it's a steakhouse hack.

A month ago we asked our readers to vote for their favorite steakhouses in NYC across ten categories, including best cut of steak, best power lunch, and best overall.

Roughly 650 Business Insider readers took the survey and determined the best of the best.

Best Cut of Steak: Peter Luger Steakhouse (57%)

This decades-old, family owned and operated, no-frills restaurant draws Wall Streeters from FiDi to Brooklyn. Yes, Brooklyn. Only the best meat will do at Peter Luger. Owner Jody Storch said they've canceled reservations when they thought cuts of meat weren't up to snuff. "My mother used to tell me, 'We have the smartest customers in the world.'"

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Other contenders included BLT Prime (24%) and The Old Homestead Steakhouse (12%).

Best Sides: Del Frisco's (38%)

Everyone knows that if the sides aren't up to snuff, you can't enjoy the main attraction. And at Del Frisco's, the sides alone could easily be the main attraction. From classics like the baked potato to the more gourmet-looking cauliflower and brie au gratin, your steak will be perfectly complemented.

Other contenders included BLT Prime (24%) and The Old Homestead Steakhouse (13%).

Best Raw Bar: Delmonico's (52%)

The birthplace of the Delmonico's steak — a juicy cut of rib eye topped with a single, golden onion ring — also serves up a mean raw bar. The chilled shellfish is infused with Japanese cucumber and melon, and topped with candied peanuts for a unique texture.